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Week 3 - Anesthesia/Pharmacology Flashcards

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Absorption

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process by which a dry enters the body tissues following administration

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Distribution

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transferred (carried) to body tissues

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Biotransformation (metabolism)

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chemical breakdown of a dry in the body

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Excretion

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elimination from the body

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Pharmacokinetics

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study of movement of drugs through the body; what the body does to the drug

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Pharmacodynamics

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changes in the body as a result of a drug; what the drug does to the body

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Receptor

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area on cell which recognize and bind to specific molecules

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Agonist

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drug that produces a response in the body by binding to a receptor

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Antagonist

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drug or chemical that blocks a receptor mediated response

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Drug synergy

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occurs when drugs given simultaneously cause an effect that is greater than anyone of the drugs would have by itself

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Antibiotics

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drugs that inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria

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Anticoagulant

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drug that inhibits blood clot formation, does not desolve the clot

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Coagulants

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substance that causes blood or another liquid to coagulate

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Heparin

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compound occurring in the liver and other tissues which inhibits blood coagulation

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Allergy

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hypersensitivity to a substance, response produced by the immune system

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Peak effect

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period of maximum effect of a drug

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Side effects

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anticipated effects of a drug other than those intended

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Dosage

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regulated administration of prescribed amounts of a drug

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Topical

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refers to application of a drug to the skin or mm

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Pill

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small round solid dosage form containing a medicinal agent intended for oral administration

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Tincture

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an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic soln

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Buccal

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relating to the cheek

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Sublingual

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under tounge

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Parenteral

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by injection

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INtravenous

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injection directly into vein

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Airway

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anatomical passageway or artificial tube through which the pt breathes

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Apnea

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absence of breathing

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Bier block

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regional anesthesia in which the anesthetic agent is injected into a vein

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Delirium

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state of confusion and disorientation

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Emergence

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stage in general anesthesia in which the anesthetic agent is withdrawn and the pt regains consciousness

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Endotracheal tube

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artificial airway (tube) that is inserted into the pts trachea to maintain patency

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Extubation

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withdrawal of an artificial airway

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Intubation

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initiation of general anesthesia with a drug that causes unconsciousness

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Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)

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airway consisting of a tube and small mask that is fitted internally over the pt’s larynx

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Laryngoscope

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lightened instrument used to assist endotracheal intubation

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Malignant hyperthermia

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rare state of hypermetabolism that occurs in association with inhalation anesthetics and neuromuscular blocking agents

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Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

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monitoring of vital functions during regional anesthesia to ensure the pt’s safety and comfort

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Post-anesthesia recovery unit (PACU)

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critical care area in which pt’s recover from the sedation of general anesthesia

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Pulmonary embolism (PE)

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obstruction in a pulmonary vessel caused by a blood clot, air bubble, or foreign body; causes sudden pain and possible pulmonary arrest

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Pulse oximeter

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monitoring device that measures the pt’s hgb oxygen saturation by means of spectrometry

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Regional block

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anesthesia in a specific area of the body, achieved by injection of an anesthesia around a major nerve/group of nerves

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Sedation

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an arousable state in which an individual is unaware of sensory stimuli; depression of CNS

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Sedative

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drug that induces a range of unconscious states; effects are dose dependent

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Epidural anesthesia

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route of administration in which a medication is injected into the epidural space of spinal cord; blocking transmission to the middle and lower body

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Hypotension

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decreased blood pressure

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Laryngospasm

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spasm of larynx

47
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Anaphylazis

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true allergic reaction to a substance or drug that can lead to shock

48
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Anaphylactic shock

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caused by true allergy, resulting in vasodilation and pooling of blood, slows or halts normal circulation

49
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Septic shock

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caused by severe infection, results in hypovolemia

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Ventilation

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physical act of taking air into the lungs by inflation and releasing carbon dioxide from the lungs by deflation

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